Luncheon meat, pork and chicken, minced, canned, includes Spam Lite: Nutrition Facts
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Luncheon meat, pork and chicken, minced, canned, includes Spam Lite contains 196 kcal per 100 g. A 2 oz, 1 serving (56 g) provides about 110 kcal.
Roughly 65% of its calories come from fat, with 32% from protein and 3% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in sausages and luncheon meats on FoodFactly, where the median is 265 kcal per 100 g across 174 foods.
100 g provides 49% of the Daily Value for selenium, 43% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 25% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 196 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 13.9 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.5 g | 23% |
| Cholesterol M | 75 mg | 25% |
| Sodium M | 1,032 mg | 45% |
| Total carbohydrates M | 1.4 g | 0.5% |
| Dietary fiber M | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars M | 1.3 g | |
| Protein M | 15.2 g | 30% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C M | 38.5 mg | 43% |
| Vitamin D I | 0.6 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 0.18 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.21 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 3.5 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.28 mg | 17% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 0.61 µg | 25% |
| Choline I | 64.3 mg | 12% |
| Calcium M | 39 mg | 3% |
| Iron M | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium M | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus I | 109 mg | 9% |
| Potassium M | 461 mg | 10% |
| Zinc M | 2.2 mg | 20% |
| Copper M | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Selenium C | 27 µg | 49% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 32%
- Carbohydrates 3%
- Fat 65%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein15.2 gabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 14.5 g)
- Sugars1.3 gabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 0.2 g)
- Fat13.9 gbelow the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 21.9 g)
- Saturated fat4.5 gbelow the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 7.4 g)
- Sodium1,032 mgabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 962 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water65.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.5 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 1.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0.024 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.15 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 2.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 1.4 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 6.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.45 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 24 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 0.6 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 65.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 3.8 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 819 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 4 µg |
| Betaine I | 6.3 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Luncheon meat
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luncheon meat, pork, ham, and chicken, minced, canned, reduced sodium, added ascorbic acid, includes SPAM, 25% less sodium Canned | 293 | 12.5 g | 3.4 g | 25.1 g |
| Luncheon meat, pork with ham, minced, canned, includes Spam (Hormel) Canned | 315 | 13.4 g | 4.6 g | 26.6 g |
| Luncheon meat, pork, canned Canned | 334 | 12.5 g | 2.1 g | 30.3 g |
| Luncheon meat, NFS | 101 | 16.7 g | 0.27 g | 3.7 g |
| Luncheon meat, loaf type | 225 | 11.2 g | 8.5 g | 16 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pate, chicken liver, canned Canned | 201 | 13.5 g | 6.6 g | 13.1 g |
| Ham, chopped, not canned Canned | 221 | 16.5 g | 0 g | 16.7 g |
| Ham, chopped, canned Canned | 239 | 16.1 g | 0.26 g | 18.8 g |
| Sausage, Vienna, canned, chicken, beef, pork Canned | 230 | 10.5 g | 2.6 g | 19.4 g |
| Vienna sausage, canned Canned | 230 | 10.5 g | 2.6 g | 19.4 g |
| Pork, cured, ham, extra lean and regular, canned, unheated Canned | 144 | 18 g | 0 g | 7.5 g |
| Ham, canned Canned | 167 | 20.9 g | 0.49 g | 8.4 g |
| Bratwurst, pork, beef and turkey, lite, smoked Cooked | 186 | 14.5 g | 1.6 g | 13.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned luncheon meat?
100 g of canned luncheon meat has 196 kcal. 2 oz, 1 serving (56 g): about 110 kcal.
Is canned luncheon meat high in protein?
Canned luncheon meat contains 15.2 g of protein per 100 g (30% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8.5 g in 2 oz, 1 serving (56 g). About 32% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sausages and luncheon meats, that is above the median (median 14.5 g).
How many carbs are in canned luncheon meat?
Canned luncheon meat has 1.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 1.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned luncheon meat?
Canned luncheon meat contains 13.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.5 g is saturated (23% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned luncheon meat contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (49% DV), Vitamin C (43% DV), Vitamin B12 (25% DV), Niacin (B3) (22% DV) and zinc (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned luncheon meat?
100 g contains 1,032 mg of sodium, 45% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 174594. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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